Installed height tool
 

You to can make this tool to check installed height. This is set by using shims that are available at almost any autoparts store or machine shop. The spec is given for your engine, eg 1.417". usually differen't for intake and exhaust. Look it up.

Once you have this number you can begin. Make this tool using a piece of welding rod. YOu can weld, glue or solder the two pieces togather as shown. Make the length exact by using a file and micrometer.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads/valve tool.jpg

The shim is the thing under the valve spring base.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads/shim.jpg

Place the shims on the head, place the vlave spring base on the shim, install the valve, and place the top of the spring holder plus valve keepers and hold in place.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...d in place.jpg

Now using the tool you have made measure the installed height. Select shims until the tool just fits between the top and bottom.

This tool will save you big bucks and you can say you did it yourself.

JackSmileWavy

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I don't know where it went but I definetely posted it.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads/measure2.jpg

PS if you noticed that the shim is upside down you are to dddsd picky. The Porsche shims do not have this problem. It really dosen't make any difference anyway as the little grooves are ment to reduce heat transfer, and they work either way. In any case Porsche dosen't care if you use their shims as they are just plain washers.

Jack,

I always love to see homemade soloutions like this. Thanks for sharing.